WonderSwan

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The WonderSwan was the first handheld game console to feature a vertically-oriented screen, a design choice that proved surprisingly popular in Japan. elaborate share

Atari 2600

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The Atari 2600's iconic joystick was originally designed to be used with the unreleased Atari 5200's light pen. elaborate share

Xbox 360

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The Xbox 360's "Red Ring of Death" error, a hardware failure indicated by three red lights, became so infamous it entered popular culture. elaborate share

Magnavox Odyssey

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The Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console, used overlays on the screen to create different game visuals, rather than relying on the console to generate the graphics itself. elaborate share

Nintendo 3DS

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The Nintendo 3DS has a "sleep mode" that allows it to continue downloading games and updates even when the system is closed. elaborate share

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

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The PSP's UMD (Universal Media Disc) was designed to be easily scratched, leading to many players experiencing issues with their games. elaborate share